Using the Scan Tool
CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE
9
To select a new vehicle, select New Vehicle, then press ENTER
. Proceed to step 9.
9. When New Vehicle is chosen from the Select Vehicle screen, the
Select Year screen displays.
Select the desired vehicle model year, then press ENTER .
- The Select Make screen displays.
Select the desired vehicle make, then press ENTER .
- The Select Model screen displays.
Select the desired vehicle model, then press ENTER .
- The Select Engine screen displays.
Select the desired vehicle engine size, then press ENTER .
- The Select transmission screen displays.
Select the desired vehicle transmission type, then press ENTER
.
- The Vehicle Information screen displays.
If the information shown is correct for the vehicle under test,
select Yes, then press ENTER
. Proceed to step 10.
If the information shown is not correct for the vehicle under test,
or if you wish to reselect the vehicle, select No, then press
ENTER
to return to the Select Year screen.
10. After approximately 10~60 seconds, the Scan Tool will retrieve and
display any Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Monitor Status and Freeze
Frame Data retrieved from the vehicle’s computer memory.
The Scan Tool will display a code only if codes are present. If no
codes are present, the message “No Powertrain DTCs or Freeze
Frame Data presently stored in the vehicle’s computer” displays.
The Scan Tool is capable of retrieving and storing up to 32
codes in memory, for immediate or later viewing.
11. Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on
page 4 for a description of display
elements.
If a recommended solution for the
"priority" DTC is available, the
FixAssist
®
screen for the DTC
displays. The screen shows
recommended inspection and repair
actions to correct the malfunction
that caused the DTC to be set.
If a recommended solution for the “priority” DTC is not available,
an advisory message displays. Press DTC/FF
to scroll to the
next DTC.